Waterpocket Fold

The Waterpocket Fold is a geologic landform that extends from southern through and ending in northern counties of southern , .
Wikipedia
Photo: Bobak, CC BY 3.0.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Elijah Cutler Behunin Cabin and Golden Throne.

Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The was built to house Elijah Cutler Behunin's family in 1883–84 in what is now in , , United States. is situated 2 miles north of Waterpocket Fold.

Peak
Photo: Qfl247, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The is a 7,041-foot mountain in in , , United States. It is a rock formation dome made of a gold color stained Navajo Sandstone, which is particularly special because normally the sandstone is creamy white or red. is situated 2½ miles southwest of Waterpocket Fold.

Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a 7,065-foot elevation summit located in , in of , United States. This iconic landmark is situated four miles southeast of the park's visitor center. is situated 2½ miles west of Waterpocket Fold.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fruita.

Hamlet
Photo: Mav, CC BY-SA 2.5.
is the best-known settlement in in , , United States. It is located at the confluence of Fremont River and Sulphur Creek. is situated 5 miles northwest of Waterpocket Fold.

Waterpocket Fold

Latitude
38.24998° or 38° 14′ 60″ north
Longitude
-111.16739° or 111° 10′ 3″ west
Elevation
5,745 feet (1,751 metres)
Open location code
85CC6RXM+X2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 356681155
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cliff
Geo­Names ID
5549303
Wiki­data ID
Q1573044
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Arabic to Turkish—“Waterpocket Fold” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “طية الجيب المائي”
  • Cebuano: “Waterpocket Fold”
  • Dutch: “Waterpocket Fold”
  • French: “Waterpocket Fold”
  • German: “Waterpocket Fold”
  • Japanese: “ウォーターポケット褶曲”
  • Lithuanian: “Vandens telkinio įduba”
  • Spanish: “Pliegue de Waterpocket”
  • Turkish: “Waterpocket Fold”

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